Internal Fixation of Osteochondritis Dissecans Using PushLock Suture Anchors

Autor: Yasuyuki Ishibashi, M.D., Yuka Kimura, M.D., Shizuka Sasaki, M.D., Eiji Sasaki, M.D., Akane Takahashi, M.D.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Arthroscopy Techniques, Vol 10, Iss 3, Pp e705-e709 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2212-6287
DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.10.080
Popis: Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee is a subchondral bone abnormality that results in the separation of the articular cartilage and bone with subsequent progression to osteoarthritis. Unstable OCD lesions should undergo fixation to preserve the natural contour of the articular surface. Although several fixation procedures have been reported, the appropriate procedure remains unknown. Because the bony portion of the OCD lesion is usually thin, it is difficult to fix firmly with conventional methods. We began fixing OCD lesions with knotless PushLock anchors and sutures and have obtained satisfactory results. This report describes this fixation method that uses the PushLock suture anchor to treat unstable OCD lesions. This procedure also can be applied for traumatic osteochondral fractures.
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